Project Manager

Sweco; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds seeks a talented Project Manager for their Highways team. This role involves delivering highways projects, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, knowledge of project governance frameworks, and a professional qualification. Join the team and help transform society with innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-qualification highways experience and a successful record of project delivery.
• Previous experience of providing project governance on infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of National Highways Project Control Framework (PCF).
• Knowledge of NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC).
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of tasks and projects in accordance with the project programme.
• Monitoring and reporting of the project’s financial performance.
• Identifying risks and opportunities.
• Liaising with clients, regulators and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification (IEng, CEng, or Chartered Project Professional)

Job description

Become part of our society.

Due to our strong current workload and future projects pipeline we are currently looking for a talented and motivated Project Manager with a genuine passion for civil engineering and management of projects to join our Highways team. This role is based in our Leeds office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

Please note we will be relocating to a modern, riverside Leeds City Centre office mid next year from our current base in Chapel Allerton.

Our highway engineering teams are recognised industry leaders and operate across several markets including the strategic road network, local roads and private developments through a series of investment programmes, professional service frameworks and bespoke project commissions. We work for a wide range of clients including national government agencies, local authorities, private developers and contractors. We use the latest design software and techniques to produce innovative, efficient and sustainable design solutions for our clients.

What does the role involve?

You will play a leading role in the delivery of highways and active travel projects within multidisciplinary design teams by working closely with our clients to understand their needs and ensuring they are met. You will be responsible for:

• Delivery of tasks and projects in accordance with the project programme.
• Monitoring and reporting of the project’s financial performance.
• Identifying risks and opportunities.
• Liaising with clients, regulators and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of project deliverables.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

• Relevant post-qualification highways experience and a successful record of project delivery.
• Previous experience of providing project governance on infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of National Highways Project Control Framework (PCF).
• Knowledge and understanding of NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC).
• A relevant professional qualification e.g. IEng, CEng or Chartered Project Professional (or be working towards).
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco!